Miles on the stand in beef inquiry at army court
General Miles testified as the first witness in the Miles court of inquiry. He discussed meat quality concerns and reflected on interviews with New York Journal and New York Herald reporters. Other officers followed, noting wartime conditions and limited action due to logistics. The session closed with Miles defending his statements and further testimony anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washinerox
Miles
Nelson A. Miles
Frank Miehler
Davis
Army
Commissary Department
Adjutant General
War Commission
New York Journal
New York Herald
Recorder
Miléa
Daly
Adame
New York
Kate J. Adama
Rogers
Adams
Molineux
Barnet
Suffering at Sea: Crew's Ordeal and Captain's Loss
The schooner James H. Bayles wrecked off Delaware capes in a February storm. Crew abandoned ship after a leak caused it to sink. waves and freezing cold left them lashed to the rail. Captain E. H. Darling lost his wife Mrs. Darling, a Huntington resident, who died in his arms after hours of exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope
Mount Hope
Noxrox
James HE. Bayles
E. H. Darling
Delaware Capes
Telegraphic Briefs From The Nation And Abroad
A digest of brief items notes the French chamber of deputies approving a 160000 franc credit for Faure’s funeral costs by a 468 to 42 vote. New Jersey charges filed papers for American Qerest company with 38 000 000 authorized capital. The state’s attorney dropped three indictments against Governor Tanner tied to the Virden coal strike. Nelson Morris leaves Chicago for California suffering from the grip. A fatal brawl in South St. Joseph ends with Thomas O Neil butcher dismembered by brothers Edward and Jack. Central Pacific plan outlines bonds and preferred stock totaling 100000000 and related issues. The Duke and Duchess of Connaught arrive in Omdurman and meet sirdar Kitchener amid troop reviews. Pittsburgh iron and steel market shows rising prices and strong orders. Spike Sullivan floors Otto Zitoff in Buffalo in 18th round knockout. Georges B Harvey buys North American Review for 225000 with editorial duties starting May. Senator Frye adds amendments to the Pacific cable bill, raising annual cab rate to 175000 for 20 years, with private messages at 26 cents per word to Hawaii and 1 to the Philippines. government messages free for 20 years then one third rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French Chamber of Deputies
Faure
New Jersey
Nolle
Tanner
Virden
Nelson Morris
Chicago
California
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Thomas O'Neil
Swift
South St. Joseph
Edward
Jack
Central Pacific
Duke
Duchess of Connaught
Omdurman
Egypt
Lord Kitchener of
Khartoum
Pitteburg
Spike Sullivan
Boston
Otto Zitoff
Olympic Club
Buffalo
Georges B. Harvey
North American Review
Lloyd
Brice
David A. Monroe
Harvey
Frye
Hawaii
Philippines
King s Troops Charge at Night Signals in Manila Fight
Mania Feb 21 reports enemy concentrating at the waterworks before King s brigade. First Washington volunteers cross Pasig river and push insurgents back with Sixth artillery support. Fifteen insurgents killed, two American wounded. Rebels set fire scare near Paco but flames went opposite direction, destroying 20 shacks. Rebels moving toward Bingaleon as night signals sparked fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Washinaton
Otis
Manila
John R. Thompson
Washington Infantry
First Washington
King
Pasig
Macati
Scott
Macau
Anderson
Maccati
King’s Brigade
Aguinaldo
Paco
Washington
Huta
San Pedro Maccati
Bingalon
Spain Payment Bill Passes House Under Suspension of Rules
The House approved a separate $20,000,000 appropriation for Spain under the Paris treaty amid a dispute over an amendment on non-annexation policy. A roll call showed 218 votes for the measure with 84 against. A Pan American exposition funding bill also progressed, while a postoffice budget debate delayed by quorum issues. A domestic note reports Mrs. Charles Fahrenkamp, 83, and three others found dead in a Milwaukee home, with alcohol paraphernalia observed nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Spain
Wheeler
Kentucky
Senate
United States
Buffalo
House
Postoffice
Butler
Pettigrew
Postal Commission
Congress
Yeas
Mr. Hawley
Military Affairs Committee
Hawley
Priseruta
Charles Fahrenkamp
Florence
Schley Answers Charges in Senate Communication
Rear Admiral W. S. Schley submitted his answer to Senate charges, stating he acted under orders and held Havana and Cienfuegos while assessing fleet movements. He cites Admiral Sampson’s May dispatches and defends actions at Santiago, noting no personal aim to clash with the Navy Department. Also reports severe Arctic weather ruins in Iowa fruit crops, with peaches and pears destroyed and grapes damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sampson
Senate
Washington
Schley
Committee On Naval Affairs
Navy Department
Department
Cienfuegos
Santiago de Cuba
Santiago
Cervers
Mo Calla
The
Marblehead
Olienfuegos
Havana
Cuba
Towa
Des Moines
George van Houten
State Agricultural Society
Des Moines Poisoning Case and Related Murders Reported
Des Moines reports say Dr A A Anderson and wife remain seriously ill after a mysterious poisoning incident. The coffee source differs from the house supply, and adopted daughter Marie underwent detectives' questioning with no illumination. In Mason City, Charles Talberd is charged as an accessory to a murder linked to the Alligon case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
A. A. Anderson
Marie
Anderson
Mason City
Charles Talberd
James Alligon
L. R. Bone
Logan County
Ilinois
Hern
Hughes
Glasa
J.H. Conlogue
Spanish Cortes Opens with Demand for Executions
The Spanish Cortes reopened as Sagasta proposed sending the Philippines cession bill to a special committee. Count D Almenas attacked the Cuban generals and demanded executions for Santiago surrender, declaring five months passed without any general being shot. The chamber disrupted over the charges and government responsibility for the Cuba capitulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
d'Almenas
United States
Mapai
Senor Sagasta
Philippines
Count D'Almenas
Cuba
Rivera
Weyler
Blanco
Cervera
Linares
Santiago
Count D’almenas
Asses
Senor Amniz
Correa
Porto Rico
Peninsuls
McKinley
Shafter
Madrid
Amnon
Marine
Benor Annix
Sagasta
Cubs
Local Market and Real Estate Entries and Events
A mixed list of February property transfers and mortgages through Atlantic Iowa, with names such as Jacob Lang John Humphrey and George Jittich, plus numerous parcel deeds and values. Community notices include the Union Entertainment Course lecture by Dr N B Hillis at the opera house next Tuesday, seating 26 cents, and dye advertisements for Putnam Fadelees Dyes. Also scheduled is an old soldiers meeting at G A R hall in Atlantic on February 22 at 1 00 oclock for school visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Lang
Refree
John M. Humphrey
Atlantic Iron Works
Glenn Ee Powell
Atlantic
George Jittich
St Thomas
Its
Hamilton Wilcot
N R Lair
Carolina Jo
Dafford Et
Hus
Rich
Fannie
Essington
Wwe
Charles H Stender
Wilson Prallet
Darling
Bias
Rey Ee Bechert
Joe" Perkins
Virginia Bragg
Nws
Sey
Crawford & Erriman
Uxi
Michael C Cardin
Mrsetas
Potween & Ra
James G
Ween Rrk
Bik Atlantic
Hitney
Gcee
M C Cardin
Union
Opera House
N. BD. Hillis
Prof. Swing
Central Church
Chicago
Henry Ward Beecher
Palmer & Findley’s
Laurel Lodge No 102 K of P Social Evening
Members and friends enjoyed a sociable evening at Laurel Lodge rooms in the J O O F hall. A lively program featured selections, recitations by Mrs U S Mulling Jack Porterfield Nellie Walker and a piano solo, followed by a banquet and dancing to Northwestern orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel Lodge No
K. of P
J. O. O. F. Hall
U. S. Mulling
Jack Porterfield
Ocarina Quartetta
Nellie Walker
Northwestern
Wiota Cemetery Association Meeting Notice
Wiota Cemetery Association holds its annual meeting at Wiota M E church on Wednesday March 8 1898 starting at 2 pm sharp. All who support cemetery improvement and especially members are urged to attend by order of the secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. R. Hall
Atlantic
W. 5S
Everrn
Wa. Lyman
Adjt
Wiota
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Immanding General
Ita
Hoxle
Lincoln
Supreme Court
C. W
J. G. Sprecher
Poynter
Hoxie
Duke of Orleans
Brussels
France
Cone
King's Troops
Savannoah
Georgia
Maine
Augusta
Greenville
Alabama
Connecticut
Massahusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Ohio
Rhode Island
West Virginia
National Bank
John W. Scott
Charley
Iloilo
Putnam Fadeleas
J. Nichols
James Tumbleson
Éth and
Cadar Streets
Iowa
J. L. Gessler
Clark Street
A. B
Montague & Co
L. T. Spangler
Vervee
Curcaca
Asay el Lowa
Dr. Miles
Agg
Christian Fisher
Prchivofees
Maggie Bone
Qeeevees
Nicholas
Fisher
Bose
Andre Nelson Ey
Seas
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